19830201 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD
FEBRUARY 1, 1983 AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Malburg, Ybarra, Davis, McCormick, Gonzales
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malburg.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
sealed bids for contract No. 455, Loma Vista Avenue Paving,
Storm Drain and Water Line Construction be opened and read by
the City Clerk. Motion carried.
The City Clerk opened and read the following bids for
contract No. 455:
G. R. Frost, Inc.
JDC Engineering & Construction Contractors,
AFR Associates
T.J. Crosby Co., Inc.
Sully-Miller Contracting Company
Excel Paving Company
Griffith Company
Clarke Contracting Corporation
Vernon Paving Company
L. Curti Truck & Equipment
Irvine Contractors Corporation
Fleming Engineering, Inc.
$493,625.00
Inc. 533,400.00
375,864.85
414,005.00
357,495.35
373,965.85
369,591. 26
370,564.45
388,617.52
389,879.82
375,122.63
352,022.85
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by McCormick, that the
bids received for Contract #455 be referred to the Community
Services Department for review. Motion carried. '
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for
opening of Sale Bid No. 83-01, Electrical Surplus Material from
the Vernon. Light & Power Department.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
sealed bids for Sale Bid No. 83-01 be opened and read by the
City Clerk.
The City Clerk opened and read the following bids for
Sale Bid No. 83-01:
Prime Metal
Rosen's Electrical Equipment
$1197.75
2369.00
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It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the bids
received for Sale Bid No. 83-01 be referred to the Purchasing
Agent for review. Motion carried.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
the minutes of the City Council Meeting held January 18, 1983,
be approved as written and submitted. Motion carried.
The Police Department Activity Log for the period January
16 thru 31,1983 will be presented at the next Council Meeting.
Warrant Register No. 613, covering claims and demands pre-
sented during the period January 16 thru 31, 1983, which includes
Demands Nos. 892B thru 9040 (both inclusive) excluding Light &
Power Demands on the First Interstate Bank totaling $177,128.54
(accounting period February 1983) were examined and audited.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Davis, that Warrant
Register No. 613, be approved and payment authorized for
Demand Nos. 8928 thru 9040 (both inclusive), excluding Light
& Power Demands in the amount of $177,128.54 with no other
exceptions. Motion carried.
Warrant Register No. 613, covering claims and demands
presented during the period January 16 thru 31, 1983, which
includes Light & Power Demand Nos;. 8933, 8935, 8946, 8952,
8974, 8978, 9038, and 9039, totaling $320,822.36 (accounting
period February 1983) was examined and audited.
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It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that
Warrant Register No. 613, be approved and payment authorized
for Demand Nos. 8933, 8935, 8946, 8952, 8974, 8978, 9038, and
9039, in the amount of $320,822.36, with no exceptions.
Motion carried. (Councilman Davis abstained)
Communication from Arthur Nelson, Director Community
Services, dated January 17, 1983, was presented, requesting
authority and funds for Victor Vaits, Deputy Director Commu-
nity Services, to attend the California Building Officials
1983 Annual Business Meeting in Santa Barbara, March 9, thru
12, 1983, with an expense allowance of $339.00.
It was moved by Davis, seconded by Ybarra, that the request
of Arthur Nelson be approved and authority granted to issue
warrant to Victor Vaits in the amount of $339.00 for him to
attend the California Building Officials 1983 Annual Business
Meeting in Santa Barbara, March 9 thru 12, 1983. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4965 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Consenting to Establishment of a Portion
of Real Property to be Known as the Los Angeles River Bike
Path Located Within the City of Vernon as a Part of the System
of Highways of the County of Los Angeles, (deferred from
January 18, 1983 City Council Meeting) was presented.
Mr; Arthur Nelson, Director Community Services, advised
that he had spoke with the L.A. County Road Department and
was advised that after construction of said bike path the
City of Vernon would be responsible for policing and main-
tenance of said bike path.
The Mayor asked Chief Espinoza and Fire Chief Bass how
this may effect their departments.
Chief Espinoza advised that it would be a problem in
policing the area due to not being able to patrol there in a
vehicle. Also this could cause an increase in crime.
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Chief Bass advised that this would be a problem in a
situation where there was need for emergency medical services
in that the unit would have difficulty getting to the scene.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that Mr.
Arthur Nelson be authorized to write to the Los Angeles
County Road Department advising them of the affect this would
have on the city and of possible alternative routes that may
be taken. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 4969 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending Patrick Fulcher for his many
years of service to the City of Vernon, was presented.
Resolution No. 4969 was deferred to the next council
meeting of February 15, 1983.
RESOLUTION NO. 4970 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon Commending Robert Amos for his many years of
service to the City of Vernon, was presented.
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It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Ybarra, that
Resolution No. 4970 be approved and adopted, and a copy
presented to Robert Amos. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
Gonzales, Ybarra, McCormick, Davis, Malburg
None
None
At this time Officer Jim Wohlt advised that he would like
to make a presentation to Robert Amos.
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Officer Wohlt presented Robert Amos with a retirement
badge which was a gift from the officers in the police depart-
ment.
At this time, 2:30 P.M., the Mayor declared a ten (10)
minute recess.
The meeting reconvened at 2:38 P.M., all those present
before the recess again being present.
Communication from Arthur Nelson, Director Community
Services, dated January 27, 1983, advising that Contract No.
442, Leonis Blvd. Reconstruction (Pacific Blvd. to Downey Rd.)
has been completed with the total contract amount of $449,477.55
_ (which includes Extra Work Orders and Change Orders), with a
final partial payment of $7,587.00 ($9,503.52 less $1,916.52
stop payment) now being due with the remaining ten percent of
$44,947.75 payable thirty-five (35) days after acceptance, and
recommending that the work be accepted and that authority be
granted to pay the contractor Vernon Paving Company, P.O. Box
489, Cerritos, CA. 90702, in accordance with said agreement,
was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 4971 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Work of Leonis Blvd.,
Reconstruction in accordance with Contract #442 of the City of
Vernon, was presented.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that Re-
solution No. 4971 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
AYES:
NOES:
Absent:
McCormick, Ybarra, Gonzales, Davis, Malburg
None
None
Communication from L. A. Espinoza, Chief of Police re-
questing authority for him to attend the Law Enforcement
Executive Seminar in Burbank, California, February 16 and 17,
1983 with an expense allowance of $20.00 was presented.
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It was moved by Ybarra, seconded by Gonzales, that the
request of Chlefof Police Espinoza be approved and authority
granted to issue warrant in the amount of $20.00 for him to
attend the Law Enforcement Executive Seminar in Burbank,
February 16 and 17, 1983. Motion carried.
Communication from Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of
Personnel dated February 1, 1983, was presented, transmitting
the minutes of the Personnel Committee !Meeting held January 31,
1983, for approval of recommendations contained therein.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held January 31,
1983, be approved as written and recommendations contained
therein adopted. Motion carried.
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Mr. Arthur Nelson, Director of Community Services, advised
the Council that the controller which operated the traffic
signals at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue
had been severely damaged in an automobile accident and that
Signal Maintenance Company, a company who provides maintenance
services to the City pursuant to contract, had installed a tem-
porary controller to operate the signals affecting vehicular
traffic, but it did not operate the signals affecting pedestrian
traffic. He further indicated that the pedestrian traffic
signals affected individuals and school children at the location
and indicated that it was necessary to replace the temporary
controller with a permanent full-service controller in order to
permit the signals to operate for pedestrian traffic. He indi-
cated that this was an emergency condition and recommended that
the City approve the purchase of a new traffic controller not
to exceed $15,000 and authorize Signal Maintenance Company to
purchase and install said controller.
It was moved by Gonzales, seconded by Davis, that the
Director of Community Services recommendations be approved and
that Signal Maintenance Company be authorized to purchase and
install a new traffic controller not to exceed $15,000 at the
intersection of Pacific Avenue, and Santa Fe Avenue. Motion
carried.
The Director of Community Services reported that the signal
pole at the intersection of Soto Street and Leonis Blvd., had
been severely damaged in an automobile accident and that Signal
Maintenance Company, a company who provides maintenance services
to the City pursuant to contract, had installed a temporary sig-
nal pole but it does not operate the signals affecting pedestrian
traffic. He futher indicated that this was an emergency condi-
tion and recommended that the City approve the purchase of a
new signal pole not to exceed $11,000 and authorize Signal Main-
tenance Company to purchase and install said signal pole.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the Director
of Community Services' recommendations be approved and that Signal
Maintenance Company be authorized to purchase and install a new
signal pole at a cost not to exceed $11,000 at the intersection
of Soto Street and Leonis Blvd. Motion carried.
At this time, 3:15 P.M., the Mayor declared a recess.
The Council reconvened at 3:40 P.M.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Gonzales, that the
Council go into Executive Session, the time being 3:41 P.M.,
under Attorney/Client privilege. Motion carried.
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All persons with the exception of the City Administrator/
City Clerk and the City Attorney were excused from Executive
Session.
Mayor Malburg declared all communications to and from the
Executive Session deemed private and confidential.
At 4:16 P.M., it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick,
that the council go out of Executive Session and resume regular
session. Motion carried.
The City Attorney reported that Southern California Edison
Company had filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the
District of Columbia Circuit a "Petition for Review of Orders
of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission" No. 83-1104. Said
Petition,' which was served by mail on January 21, 1983, request
the court to review Opinion No. 145, 'issued September 10, 1982,
and Opinion No. 145-A issued November 24, 1982, in Southern
California Edison Company, FERC Docket No. ER 79-150-000.
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The City Attorney further indicated that the City of Vernon
was a party before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in
FERC Docket No. ER 79-150-000 and, therefore, recommended that
he be authorized to file, on behalf of the City, a Motion for
Leave to Intervene in said proceedings in order to protect the
City of Vernon's position in said case.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Ybarra, that the
City Attorney's recommendation be approved and that he be author-
ized to file a Motion for Leave to Intervene in said proceedings.
Motion carried. (Councilman Davis abstained).
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There being no further business to come before the City
Council it was moved by Ybarra, seconded by McCormick, that the
meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
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Leonis Malburg, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bruce V. Malkenhorst,
City Clerk
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